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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,312.96 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,312.96 and 620.12 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,312.96 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,312.96 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,312.96 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 814,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,192.76/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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