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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.20, 1,313.64 and 620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.20, 1,313.64 and 620.50 is: 856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.20 : 1,313.64 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.20/1,313.64 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.20x = 1,313.64 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.20x = 815,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,115.17/952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.04

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