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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,314.29 and 532.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,314.29 and 532.78 is: 735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,314.29 = 532.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,314.29 = 532.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,314.29 × 532.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 700,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,225.47/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.22

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