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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,313.68 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,313.68 and 532.32 is: 734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,313.68 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,313.68 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,313.68 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 699,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,298.14/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.56

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