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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.89, 1,315.21 and 741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.89, 1,315.21 and 741.26 is: 1,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.89 : 1,315.21 = 741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.89/1,315.21 = 741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.89x = 1,315.21 × 741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.89x = 974,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,914.00/953.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.04

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