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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.33, 1,314.22 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.33, 1,314.22 and 532.70 is: 735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.33 : 1,314.22 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.33/1,314.22 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.33x = 1,314.22 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.33x = 700,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,077.09/952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.12

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