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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.66, 1,314.75 and 533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.66, 1,314.75 and 533.05 is: 735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.66 : 1,314.75 = 533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.66/1,314.75 = 533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.66x = 1,314.75 × 533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.66x = 700,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,829.63/952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.66

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