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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.87, 1,316.19 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.87, 1,316.19 and 534.21 is: 737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.87 : 1,316.19 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.87/1,316.19 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.87x = 1,316.19 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.87x = 703,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,121.86/953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.13

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