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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.93, 1,316.41 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.93, 1,316.41 and 534.28 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.93 : 1,316.41 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.93/1,316.41 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.93x = 1,316.41 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.93x = 703,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,328.86/953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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