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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,315.40 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,315.40 and 533.48 is: 736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,315.40 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,315.40 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,315.40 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 701,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,735.55/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.23

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