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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,313.69 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,313.69 and 532.33 is: 734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,313.69 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,313.69 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,313.69 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 699,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,307.37/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.62

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