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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,316.89 and 534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,316.89 and 534.70 is: 737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,316.89 = 534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,316.89 = 534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,316.89 × 534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 704,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,143.40/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.83

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