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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,315.14 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,315.14 and 533.33 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,315.14 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,315.14 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,315.14 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 701,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,403.62/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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