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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.85, 1,316.15 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.85, 1,316.15 and 534.21 is: 737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.85 : 1,316.15 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.85/1,316.15 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.85x = 1,316.15 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.85x = 703,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,109.00/953.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.13

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