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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.88, 1,316.46 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.88, 1,316.46 and 534.30 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.88 : 1,316.46 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.88/1,316.46 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.88x = 1,316.46 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.88x = 703,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,384.58/953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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