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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,316.34 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,316.34 and 528.52 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,316.34 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,316.34 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,316.34 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 695,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,707.74/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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