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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.47, 1,314.63 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.47, 1,314.63 and 620.33 is: 856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.47 : 1,314.63 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.47/1,314.63 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.47x = 1,314.63 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.47x = 815,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,494.75/952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.19

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