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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,316.24 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,316.24 and 534.28 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,316.24 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,316.24 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,316.24 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 703,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,240.71/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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