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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.04, 1,315.32 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.04, 1,315.32 and 533.55 is: 736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.04 : 1,315.32 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.04/1,315.32 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.04x = 1,315.32 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.04x = 701,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,794.92/953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.37

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