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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.23, 1,314.03 and 532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.23, 1,314.03 and 532.54 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.23 : 1,314.03 = 532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.23/1,314.03 = 532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.23x = 1,314.03 × 532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.23x = 699,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,773.54/952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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