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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.01, 1,315.19 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.01, 1,315.19 and 533.36 is: 736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.01 : 1,315.19 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.01/1,315.19 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.01x = 1,315.19 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.01x = 701,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,460.50/953.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.05

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