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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,314.41 and 620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,314.41 and 620.83 is: 856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,314.41 = 620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,314.41 = 620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,314.41 × 620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 816,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,018.59/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.87

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