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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,317.61 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,317.61 and 535.11 is: 738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,317.61 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,317.61 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,317.61 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 705,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,066.29/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.48

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