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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.13, 1,313.80 and 532.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.13, 1,313.80 and 532.43 is: 734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.13 : 1,313.80 = 532.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.13/1,313.80 = 532.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.13x = 1,313.80 × 532.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.13x = 699,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,506.53/952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.68

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