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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.41, 1,313.94 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.41, 1,313.94 and 620.72 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.41 : 1,313.94 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.41/1,313.94 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.41x = 1,313.94 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.41x = 815,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,588.84/952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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