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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.43, 1,317.10 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.43, 1,317.10 and 534.78 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.43 : 1,317.10 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.43/1,317.10 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.43x = 1,317.10 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.43x = 704,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,364.85/954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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