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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,316.76 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,316.76 and 534.44 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,316.76 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,316.76 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,316.76 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 703,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,729.21/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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