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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.80, 1,316.26 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.80, 1,316.26 and 674.52 is: 930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.80 : 1,316.26 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.80/1,316.26 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.80x = 1,316.26 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.80x = 887,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,843.70/953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.85

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