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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,313.28 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,313.28 and 532.02 is: 734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,313.28 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,313.28 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,313.28 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 698,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,691.23/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.18

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