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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,311.84 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,311.84 and 641.04 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,311.84 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,311.84 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,311.84 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 840,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,941.91/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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