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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.01, 1,313.37 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.01, 1,313.37 and 553.65 is: 763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.01 : 1,313.37 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.01/1,313.37 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.01x = 1,313.37 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.01x = 727,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,142.38/952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.79

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