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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,317.13 and 534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,317.13 and 534.73 is: 737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,317.13 = 534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,317.13 = 534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,317.13 × 534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 704,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,306.25/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.96

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