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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,315.04 and 864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,315.04 and 864.81 is: 1,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,315.04 = 864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,315.04 = 864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,315.04 × 864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 1,137,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,255.42/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.23

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