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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.78, 1,317.60 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.78, 1,317.60 and 535.16 is: 738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.78 : 1,317.60 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.78/1,317.60 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.78x = 1,317.60 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.78x = 705,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,120.85/954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.51

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