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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.58, 1,314.40 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.58, 1,314.40 and 532.86 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.58 : 1,314.40 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.58/1,314.40 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.58x = 1,314.40 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.58x = 700,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,391.18/952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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