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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.09, 1,313.50 and 704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.09, 1,313.50 and 704.01 is: 971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.09 : 1,313.50 = 704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.09/1,313.50 = 704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.09x = 1,313.50 × 704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.09x = 924,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,717.14/952.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.25

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