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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.19, 1,313.96 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.19, 1,313.96 and 532.58 is: 734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.19 : 1,313.96 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.19/1,313.96 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.19x = 1,313.96 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.19x = 699,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,779.58/952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.92

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