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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.33, 1,314.15 and 532.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.33, 1,314.15 and 532.59 is: 734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.33 : 1,314.15 = 532.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.33/1,314.15 = 532.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.33x = 1,314.15 × 532.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.33x = 699,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,899.57/952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.93

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