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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,316.65 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,316.65 and 534.48 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,316.65 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,316.65 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,316.65 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 703,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,723.09/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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