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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,315.43 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,315.43 and 533.61 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,315.43 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,315.43 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,315.43 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 701,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,920.03/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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