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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.84, 1,316.00 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.84, 1,316.00 and 534.15 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.84 : 1,316.00 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.84/1,316.00 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.84x = 1,316.00 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.84x = 702,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,938.73/953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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