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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,316.48 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,316.48 and 534.42 is: 737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,316.48 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,316.48 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,316.48 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 703,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,550.57/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.47

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