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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.39, 1,314.27 and 532.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.39, 1,314.27 and 532.75 is: 735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.39 : 1,314.27 = 532.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.39/1,314.27 = 532.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.39x = 1,314.27 × 532.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.39x = 700,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,173.17/952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.18

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