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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.81, 1,316.17 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.81, 1,316.17 and 534.14 is: 737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.81 : 1,316.17 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.81/1,316.17 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.81x = 1,316.17 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.81x = 703,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,021.00/953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.06

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