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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,313.85 and 703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,313.85 and 703.60 is: 970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,313.85 = 703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,313.85 = 703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,313.85 × 703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 924,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,424.86/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.89

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