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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,314.68 and 620.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,314.68 and 620.35 is: 856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,314.68 = 620.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,314.68 = 620.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,314.68 × 620.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 815,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,555.35/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.21

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