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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.05, 1,315.29 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.05, 1,315.29 and 533.39 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.05 : 1,315.29 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.05/1,315.29 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.05x = 1,315.29 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.05x = 701,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,568.29/953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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