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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.82, 1,313.55 and 532.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.82, 1,313.55 and 532.17 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.82 : 1,313.55 = 532.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.82/1,313.55 = 532.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.82x = 1,313.55 × 532.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.82x = 699,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,031.90/951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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