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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,315.26 and 827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,315.26 and 827.31 is: 1,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,315.26 = 827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,315.26 = 827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,315.26 × 827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 1,088,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,127.75/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.61

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