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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.68, 1,314.66 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.68, 1,314.66 and 533.04 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.68 : 1,314.66 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.68/1,314.66 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.68x = 1,314.66 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.68x = 700,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,766.37/952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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