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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.05, 1,315.17 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.05, 1,315.17 and 533.43 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.05 : 1,315.17 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.05/1,315.17 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.05x = 1,315.17 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.05x = 701,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,551.13/953.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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