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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,313.55 and 532.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,313.55 and 532.19 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,313.55 = 532.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,313.55 = 532.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,313.55 × 532.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 699,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,058.17/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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