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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.30, 1,315.30 and 755.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.30, 1,315.30 and 755.48 is: 1,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.30 : 1,315.30 = 755.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.30/1,315.30 = 755.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.30x = 1,315.30 × 755.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.30x = 993,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,682.84/952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.46

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