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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,312.92 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,312.92 and 620.12 is: 855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,312.92 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,312.92 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,312.92 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 814,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,167.95/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.22

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