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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.23, 1,315.44 and 539.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.23, 1,315.44 and 539.23 is: 744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.23 : 1,315.44 = 539.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.23/1,315.44 = 539.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.23x = 1,315.44 × 539.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.23x = 709,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,324.71/953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.13

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