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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.16, 1,315.36 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.16, 1,315.36 and 539.16 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.16 : 1,315.36 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.16/1,315.36 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.16x = 1,315.36 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.16x = 709,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,189.50/953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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