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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.08, 1,315.17 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.08, 1,315.17 and 533.35 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.08 : 1,315.17 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.08/1,315.17 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.08x = 1,315.17 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.08x = 701,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,449.06/953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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