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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,316.72 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,316.72 and 534.62 is: 737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,316.72 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,316.72 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,316.72 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 703,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,944.85/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.69

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