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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,315.16 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,315.16 and 533.40 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.02 : 1,315.16 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.02/1,315.16 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.02x = 1,315.16 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.02x = 701,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,506.34/953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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