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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,316.84 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,316.84 and 674.37 is: 930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.91 : 1,316.84 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.91/1,316.84 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.91x = 1,316.84 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.91x = 888,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,034.02/953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.94

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