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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.18, 1,315.24 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.18, 1,315.24 and 533.48 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.18 : 1,315.24 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.18/1,315.24 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.18x = 1,315.24 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.18x = 701,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,654.24/953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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