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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.61, 1,316.01 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.61, 1,316.01 and 533.97 is: 736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.61 : 1,316.01 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.61/1,316.01 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.61x = 1,316.01 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.61x = 702,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,709.86/953.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.89

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