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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,316.18 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,316.18 and 534.15 is: 737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,316.18 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,316.18 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,316.18 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 703,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,038.88/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.12

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