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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.47, 1,317.08 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.47, 1,317.08 and 534.77 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.47 : 1,317.08 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.47/1,317.08 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.47x = 1,317.08 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.47x = 704,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,325.61/954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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