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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.49, 1,317.09 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.49, 1,317.09 and 534.88 is: 738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.49 : 1,317.09 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.49/1,317.09 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.49x = 1,317.09 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.49x = 704,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,485.10/954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.07

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