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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,320.54 and 913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,320.54 and 913.20 is: 1,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,320.54 = 913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,320.54 = 913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,320.54 × 913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 1,205,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,917.13/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.61

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