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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.36, 1,314.20 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.36, 1,314.20 and 532.68 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.36 : 1,314.20 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.36/1,314.20 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.36x = 1,314.20 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.36x = 700,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,048.06/952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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