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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,312.20 and 847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,312.20 and 847.53 is: 1,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,312.20 = 847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,312.20 = 847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,312.20 × 847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 1,112,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,128.87/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.68

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