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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.67, 1,313.64 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.67, 1,313.64 and 620.48 is: 855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.67 : 1,313.64 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.67/1,313.64 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.67x = 1,313.64 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.67x = 815,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,087.35/952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.58

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