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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.70, 1,317.31 and 535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.70, 1,317.31 and 535.05 is: 738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.70 : 1,317.31 = 535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.70/1,317.31 = 535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.70x = 1,317.31 × 535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.70x = 704,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,826.72/954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.27

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