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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,428.30 and 681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,428.30 and 681.66 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,428.30 = 681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,428.30 = 681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,428.30 × 681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 973,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,614.98/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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