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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,314.15 and 689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,314.15 and 689.96 is: 952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,314.15 = 689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,314.15 = 689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,314.15 × 689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 906,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,710.93/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.43

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