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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,314.70 and 533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,314.70 and 533.00 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,314.70 = 533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,314.70 = 533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,314.70 × 533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 700,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,737.05/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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