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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,316.40 and 733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,316.40 and 733.44 is: 1,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,316.40 = 733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,316.40 = 733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,316.40 × 733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 965,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,500.42/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.31

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