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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,313.40 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,313.40 and 532.16 is: 734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,313.40 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,313.40 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,313.40 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 698,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,938.94/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.40

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