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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.91, 1,313.33 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.91, 1,313.33 and 532.20 is: 734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.91 : 1,313.33 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.91/1,313.33 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.91x = 1,313.33 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.91x = 698,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,954.23/951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.27

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