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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.19, 1,315.32 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.19, 1,315.32 and 533.52 is: 736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.19 : 1,315.32 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.19/1,315.32 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.19x = 1,315.32 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.19x = 701,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,749.53/953.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.21

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