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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.95, 1,317.89 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.95, 1,317.89 and 535.38 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.95 : 1,317.89 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.95/1,317.89 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.95x = 1,317.89 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.95x = 705,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,566.70/954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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