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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.88, 1,315.08 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.88, 1,315.08 and 533.30 is: 736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.88 : 1,315.08 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.88/1,315.08 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.88x = 1,315.08 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.88x = 701,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,325.59/952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.01

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