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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,315.62 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,315.62 and 539.34 is: 744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,315.62 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,315.62 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,315.62 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 709,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,566.49/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.30

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