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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,313.29 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,313.29 and 532.05 is: 734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,313.29 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,313.29 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,313.29 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 698,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,735.94/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.16

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