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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.17, 1,313.96 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.17, 1,313.96 and 532.52 is: 734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.17 : 1,313.96 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.17/1,313.96 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.17x = 1,313.96 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.17x = 699,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,700.75/952.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.85

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