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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,317.80 and 535.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,317.80 and 535.23 is: 738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,317.80 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,317.80 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,317.80 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 705,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,327.43/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.66

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