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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,431.67 and 709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,431.67 and 709.76 is: 1,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,431.67 = 709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,431.67 = 709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,431.67 × 709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 1,016,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,142.10/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.17

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