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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,314.52 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,314.52 and 554.20 is: 764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,314.52 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,314.52 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,314.52 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 728,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,506.98/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.74

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