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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.39, 1,317.05 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.39, 1,317.05 and 534.74 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.39 : 1,317.05 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.39/1,317.05 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.39x = 1,317.05 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.39x = 704,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,279.32/954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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