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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,316.55 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,316.55 and 534.36 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,316.55 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,316.55 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,316.55 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 703,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,511.66/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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