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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,313.40 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,313.40 and 532.08 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,313.40 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,313.40 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,313.40 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 698,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,833.87/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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