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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.47, 1,314.36 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.47, 1,314.36 and 527.18 is: 727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.47 : 1,314.36 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.47/1,314.36 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.47x = 1,314.36 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.47x = 692,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,897.73/952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.47

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