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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,315.14 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,315.14 and 620.88 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,315.14 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,315.14 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,315.14 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 816,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,544.12/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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