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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.28, 1,314.10 and 553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.28, 1,314.10 and 553.69 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.28 : 1,314.10 = 553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.28/1,314.10 = 553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.28x = 1,314.10 × 553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.28x = 727,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,604.03/952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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