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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,311.74 and 689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,311.74 and 689.58 is: 950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,311.74 = 689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,311.74 = 689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,311.74 × 689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 904,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,549.67/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.14

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