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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,313.28 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,313.28 and 620.55 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,313.28 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,313.28 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,313.28 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 814,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,955.90/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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