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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,314.44 and 637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,314.44 and 637.71 is: 880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,314.44 = 637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,314.44 = 637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,314.44 × 637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 838,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,231.53/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.46

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