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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,315.38 and 539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,315.38 and 539.24 is: 744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,315.38 = 539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,315.38 = 539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,315.38 × 539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 709,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,305.51/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.29

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