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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.62, 1,316.01 and 534.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.62, 1,316.01 and 534.00 is: 736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.62 : 1,316.01 = 534.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.62/1,316.01 = 534.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.62x = 1,316.01 × 534.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.62x = 702,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,742.76/953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.92

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