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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.00, 1,316.51 and 534.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.00, 1,316.51 and 534.35 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.00 : 1,316.51 = 534.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.00/1,316.51 = 534.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.00x = 1,316.51 × 534.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.00x = 703,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,470.54/954.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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