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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.90, 1,315.02 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.90, 1,315.02 and 533.26 is: 735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.90 : 1,315.02 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.90/1,315.02 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.90x = 1,315.02 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.90x = 701,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,247.57/952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.91

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