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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.89, 1,316.37 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.89, 1,316.37 and 534.26 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.89 : 1,316.37 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.89/1,316.37 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.89x = 1,316.37 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.89x = 703,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,286.13/953.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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