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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.95, 1,316.48 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.95, 1,316.48 and 534.29 is: 737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.95 : 1,316.48 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.95/1,316.48 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.95x = 1,316.48 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.95x = 703,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,382.10/953.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.34

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