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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,317.03 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,317.03 and 534.74 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,317.03 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,317.03 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,317.03 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 704,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,268.62/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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