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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.59, 1,313.19 and 620.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.59, 1,313.19 and 620.91 is: 855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.59 : 1,313.19 = 620.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.59/1,313.19 = 620.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.59x = 1,313.19 × 620.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.59x = 815,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,372.80/952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.95

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