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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,431.96 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,431.96 and 647.04 is: 971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,431.96 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,431.96 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,431.96 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 926,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,535.40/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.39

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