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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,314.91 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,314.91 and 533.19 is: 735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,314.91 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,314.91 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,314.91 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 701,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,101.79/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.80

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