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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.10, 1,313.87 and 532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.10, 1,313.87 and 532.47 is: 734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.10 : 1,313.87 = 532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.10/1,313.87 = 532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.10x = 1,313.87 × 532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.10x = 699,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,601.62/952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.80

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