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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,317.14 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,317.14 and 534.87 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,317.14 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,317.14 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,317.14 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 704,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,496.00/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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