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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,315.31 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,315.31 and 533.52 is: 736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,315.31 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,315.31 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,315.31 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 701,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,741.52/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.26

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