Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.50, 1,315.85 and 539.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.50, 1,315.85 and 539.50 is: 744.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.50 : 1,315.85 = 539.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.50/1,315.85 = 539.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.50x = 1,315.85 × 539.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.50x = 709,901.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,901.08/953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744.52
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