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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.27, 1,315.49 and 533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.27, 1,315.49 and 533.67 is: 736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.27 : 1,315.49 = 533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.27/1,315.49 = 533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.27x = 1,315.49 × 533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.27x = 702,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,037.55/953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.45

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