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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.50, 1,313.55 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.50, 1,313.55 and 621.18 is: 856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.50 : 1,313.55 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.50/1,313.55 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.50x = 1,313.55 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.50x = 815,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,950.99/952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.64

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