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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,317.39 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,317.39 and 535.12 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,317.39 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,317.39 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,317.39 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 704,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,961.74/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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