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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,315.47 and 533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,315.47 and 533.70 is: 736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,315.47 = 533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,315.47 = 533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,315.47 × 533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 702,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,066.34/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.47

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