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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,314.66 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,314.66 and 533.02 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,314.66 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,314.66 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,314.66 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 700,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,740.07/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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