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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.83, 1,314.92 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.83, 1,314.92 and 533.17 is: 735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.83 : 1,314.92 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.83/1,314.92 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.83x = 1,314.92 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.83x = 701,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,073.94/952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.78

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