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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,315.11 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,315.11 and 533.36 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.02 : 1,315.11 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.02/1,315.11 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.02x = 1,315.11 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.02x = 701,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,427.07/953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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