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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.71, 1,314.73 and 533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.71, 1,314.73 and 533.06 is: 735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.71 : 1,314.73 = 533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.71/1,314.73 = 533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.71x = 1,314.73 × 533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.71x = 700,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,822.07/952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.61

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