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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,314.36 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,314.36 and 690.48 is: 952.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,314.36 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,314.36 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,314.36 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 907,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,539.29/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.92

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