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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.62, 1,317.43 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.62, 1,317.43 and 535.11 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.62 : 1,317.43 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.62/1,317.43 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.62x = 1,317.43 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.62x = 704,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,963.44/954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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