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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,314.56 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,314.56 and 533.01 is: 735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,314.56 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,314.56 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,314.56 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 700,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,679.89/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.60

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