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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.24, 1,312.99 and 699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.24, 1,312.99 and 699.02 is: 963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.24 : 1,312.99 = 699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.24/1,312.99 = 699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.24x = 1,312.99 × 699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.24x = 917,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,797.96/952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.83

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