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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.03, 1,316.54 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.03, 1,316.54 and 534.38 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.03 : 1,316.54 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.03/1,316.54 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.03x = 1,316.54 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.03x = 703,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,523.39/954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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