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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,316.99 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,316.99 and 534.74 is: 737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,316.99 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,316.99 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,316.99 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 704,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,241.98/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.85

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