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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,314.26 and 532.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,314.26 and 532.77 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,314.26 = 532.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,314.26 = 532.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,314.26 × 532.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 700,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,198.30/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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