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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,316.60 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,316.60 and 534.45 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,316.60 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,316.60 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,316.60 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 703,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,654.20/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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