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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.93, 1,432.19 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.93, 1,432.19 and 660.73 is: 991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.93 : 1,432.19 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.93/1,432.19 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.93x = 1,432.19 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.93x = 946,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,290.90/953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.99

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