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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.68, 1,314.64 and 532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.68, 1,314.64 and 532.96 is: 735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.68 : 1,314.64 = 532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.68/1,314.64 = 532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.68x = 1,314.64 × 532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.68x = 700,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,653.82/952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.45

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