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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.53, 1,317.23 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.53, 1,317.23 and 534.88 is: 738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.53 : 1,317.23 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.53/1,317.23 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.53x = 1,317.23 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.53x = 704,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,550.72/954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.11

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