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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,431.66 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,431.66 and 680.28 is: 1,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,431.66 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,431.66 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,431.66 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 973,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,929.66/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.95

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