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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.31, 1,317.06 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.31, 1,317.06 and 534.68 is: 737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.31 : 1,317.06 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.31/1,317.06 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.31x = 1,317.06 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.31x = 704,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,200.29/954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.92

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