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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,315.25 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,315.25 and 533.43 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,315.25 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,315.25 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,315.25 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 701,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,587.94/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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