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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,313.91 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,313.91 and 532.40 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,313.91 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,313.91 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,313.91 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 699,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,523.02/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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