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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.58, 1,314.62 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.58, 1,314.62 and 672.90 is: 928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.58 : 1,314.62 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.58/1,314.62 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.58x = 1,314.62 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.58x = 884,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,607.80/952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.64

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