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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.10, 1,315.14 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.10, 1,315.14 and 533.40 is: 736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.10 : 1,315.14 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.10/1,315.14 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.10x = 1,315.14 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.10x = 701,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,495.68/953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.01

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