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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.85, 1,317.75 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.85, 1,317.75 and 535.23 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.85 : 1,317.75 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.85/1,317.75 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.85x = 1,317.75 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.85x = 705,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,295.39/954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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