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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.20, 1,312.62 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.20, 1,312.62 and 602.28 is: 830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.20 : 1,312.62 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.20/1,312.62 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.20x = 1,312.62 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.20x = 790,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,564.77/952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.25

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