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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,315.26 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,315.26 and 533.46 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,315.26 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,315.26 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,315.26 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 701,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,638.60/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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