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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.11, 1,314.32 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.11, 1,314.32 and 620.82 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.11 : 1,314.32 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.11/1,314.32 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.11x = 1,314.32 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.11x = 815,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,953.04/952.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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