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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.69, 1,317.40 and 534.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.69, 1,317.40 and 534.97 is: 738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.69 : 1,317.40 = 534.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.69/1,317.40 = 534.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.69x = 1,317.40 × 534.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.69x = 704,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,762.89/954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.22

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