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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.30, 1,313.46 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.30, 1,313.46 and 716.32 is: 987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.30 : 1,313.46 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.30/1,313.46 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.30x = 1,313.46 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.30x = 940,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,857.67/952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.98

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