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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.29, 1,316.81 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.29, 1,316.81 and 534.60 is: 737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.29 : 1,316.81 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.29/1,316.81 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.29x = 1,316.81 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.29x = 703,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,963.95/954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.69

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