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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,315.98 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,315.98 and 539.56 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,315.98 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,315.98 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,315.98 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 710,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,050.17/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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