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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,313.64 and 532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,313.64 and 532.28 is: 734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,313.64 = 532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,313.64 = 532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,313.64 × 532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 699,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,219.73/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.53

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