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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,317.16 and 757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,317.16 and 757.12 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,317.16 = 757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,317.16 = 757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,317.16 × 757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 997,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,248.18/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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