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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.76, 1,314.74 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.76, 1,314.74 and 533.16 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.76 : 1,314.74 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.76/1,314.74 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.76x = 1,314.74 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.76x = 700,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,966.78/952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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