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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.19, 1,314.20 and 538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.19, 1,314.20 and 538.19 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.19 : 1,314.20 = 538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.19/1,314.20 = 538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.19x = 1,314.20 × 538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.19x = 707,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,289.30/952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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