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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.83, 1,313.58 and 532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.83, 1,313.58 and 532.19 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.83 : 1,313.58 = 532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.83/1,313.58 = 532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.83x = 1,313.58 × 532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.83x = 699,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,067.57/951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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