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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,317.36 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,317.36 and 534.90 is: 738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,317.36 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,317.36 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,317.36 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 704,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,655.86/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.20

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