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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.96, 1,316.53 and 534.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.96, 1,316.53 and 534.35 is: 737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.96 : 1,316.53 = 534.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.96/1,316.53 = 534.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.96x = 1,316.53 × 534.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.96x = 703,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,479.89/953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.43

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