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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,313.10 and 620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,313.10 and 620.43 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,313.10 = 620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,313.10 = 620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,313.10 × 620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 814,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,686.63/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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