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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.34, 1,316.81 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.34, 1,316.81 and 534.61 is: 737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.34 : 1,316.81 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.34/1,316.81 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.34x = 1,316.81 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.34x = 703,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,979.79/954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.66

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