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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.66, 1,316.13 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.66, 1,316.13 and 534.05 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.66 : 1,316.13 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.66/1,316.13 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.66x = 1,316.13 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.66x = 702,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,879.23/953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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