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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.19, 1,316.76 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.19, 1,316.76 and 534.46 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.19 : 1,316.76 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.19/1,316.76 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.19x = 1,316.76 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.19x = 703,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,755.55/954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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