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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.47, 1,314.36 and 616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.47, 1,314.36 and 616.50 is: 850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.47 : 1,314.36 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.47/1,314.36 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.47x = 1,314.36 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.47x = 810,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,302.94/952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.74

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