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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,315.01 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,315.01 and 654.20 is: 903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,315.01 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,315.01 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,315.01 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 860,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,281.39/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.16

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