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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.13, 1,315.32 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.13, 1,315.32 and 533.49 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.13 : 1,315.32 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.13/1,315.32 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.13x = 1,315.32 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.13x = 701,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,710.07/953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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