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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,314.74 and 533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,314.74 and 533.11 is: 735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,314.74 = 533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,314.74 = 533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,314.74 × 533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 700,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,894.47/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.59

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