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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,314.10 and 532.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,314.10 and 532.66 is: 735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,314.10 = 532.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,314.10 = 532.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,314.10 × 532.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 699,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,968.51/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.01

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