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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,315.30 and 539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,315.30 and 539.14 is: 743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,315.30 = 539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,315.30 = 539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,315.30 × 539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 709,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,130.84/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.99

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