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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,317.31 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,317.31 and 534.89 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,317.31 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,317.31 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,317.31 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 704,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,609.36/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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