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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.71, 1,313.33 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.71, 1,313.33 and 532.06 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.71 : 1,313.33 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.71/1,313.33 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.71x = 1,313.33 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.71x = 698,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,767.70/951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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