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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.90, 1,316.36 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.90, 1,316.36 and 534.26 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.90 : 1,316.36 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.90/1,316.36 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.90x = 1,316.36 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.90x = 703,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,278.49/953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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