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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,430.34 and 872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,430.34 and 872.38 is: 1,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,430.34 = 872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,430.34 = 872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,430.34 × 872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 1,247,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,800.01/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.08

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