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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,315.02 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,315.02 and 533.30 is: 735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,315.02 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,315.02 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,315.02 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 701,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,300.17/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.89

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