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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.46, 1,315.10 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.46, 1,315.10 and 621.06 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.46 : 1,315.10 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.46/1,315.10 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.46x = 1,315.10 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.46x = 816,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,752.90/952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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