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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.20, 1,312.02 and 686.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.20, 1,312.02 and 686.34 is: 945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.20 : 1,312.02 = 686.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.20/1,312.02 = 686.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.20x = 1,312.02 × 686.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.20x = 900,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,491.81/952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.70

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