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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,317.34 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,317.34 and 534.98 is: 738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,317.34 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,317.34 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,317.34 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 704,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,750.55/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.33

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