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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.45, 1,314.62 and 554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.45, 1,314.62 and 554.43 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.45 : 1,314.62 = 554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.45/1,314.62 = 554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.45x = 1,314.62 × 554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.45x = 728,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,864.77/952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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