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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,427.10 and 723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,427.10 and 723.45 is: 1,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.91 : 1,427.10 = 723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.91/1,427.10 = 723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.91x = 1,427.10 × 723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.91x = 1,032,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,435.50/953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.32

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