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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,315.05 and 533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,315.05 and 533.27 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,315.05 = 533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,315.05 = 533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,315.05 × 533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 701,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,273.60/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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