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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,314.55 and 532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,314.55 and 532.94 is: 735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,314.55 = 532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,314.55 = 532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,314.55 × 532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 700,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,578.23/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.41

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