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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,311.11 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,311.11 and 774.70 is: 1,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,311.11 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,311.11 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,311.11 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 1,015,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,716.92/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.87

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