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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,313.96 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,313.96 and 621.14 is: 856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,313.96 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,313.96 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,313.96 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 816,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,143.44/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.75

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