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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.10, 1,312.33 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.10, 1,312.33 and 637.26 is: 878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.10 : 1,312.33 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.10/1,312.33 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.10x = 1,312.33 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.10x = 836,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,288.85/952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.36

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