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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,314.35 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,314.35 and 554.18 is: 764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,314.35 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,314.35 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,314.35 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 728,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,391.15/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.78

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