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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.39, 1,312.90 and 755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.39, 1,312.90 and 755.97 is: 1,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.39 : 1,312.90 = 755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.39/1,312.90 = 755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.39x = 1,312.90 × 755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.39x = 992,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,513.01/952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.13

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