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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.41, 1,314.28 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.41, 1,314.28 and 532.68 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.41 : 1,314.28 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.41/1,314.28 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.41x = 1,314.28 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.41x = 700,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,086.41/952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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