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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.49, 1,313.89 and 621.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.49, 1,313.89 and 621.07 is: 856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.49 : 1,313.89 = 621.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.49/1,313.89 = 621.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.49x = 1,313.89 × 621.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.49x = 816,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,012.82/952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.71

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