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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.25, 1,314.27 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.25, 1,314.27 and 553.95 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.25 : 1,314.27 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.25/1,314.27 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.25x = 1,314.27 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.25x = 728,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,039.87/952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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