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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,313.36 and 620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,313.36 and 620.54 is: 856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,313.36 = 620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,313.36 = 620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,313.36 × 620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 814,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,992.41/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.05

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