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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,314.63 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,314.63 and 532.90 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,314.63 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,314.63 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,314.63 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 700,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,571.67/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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