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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,309.72 and 953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,309.72 and 953.66 is: 1,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,309.72 = 953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,309.72 = 953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,309.72 × 953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 1,249,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,027.58/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.79

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