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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.74, 1,313.52 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.74, 1,313.52 and 532.11 is: 734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.74 : 1,313.52 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.74/1,313.52 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.74x = 1,313.52 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.74x = 698,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,939.55/951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.38

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