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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,314.13 and 532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,314.13 and 532.65 is: 735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,314.13 = 532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,314.13 = 532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,314.13 × 532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 699,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,971.34/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.04

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