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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,313.92 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,313.92 and 538.12 is: 742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,313.92 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,313.92 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,313.92 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 707,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,046.63/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.60

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