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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.86, 1,425.26 and 730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.86, 1,425.26 and 730.26 is: 1,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.86 : 1,425.26 = 730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.86/1,425.26 = 730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.86x = 1,425.26 × 730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.86x = 1,040,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,810.37/953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.16

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