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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.65, 1,317.51 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.65, 1,317.51 and 535.11 is: 738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.65 : 1,317.51 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.65/1,317.51 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.65x = 1,317.51 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.65x = 705,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,012.78/954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.51

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