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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.21, 1,316.79 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.21, 1,316.79 and 534.54 is: 737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.21 : 1,316.79 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.21/1,316.79 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.21x = 1,316.79 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.21x = 703,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,876.93/954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.65

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