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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.68, 1,314.64 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.68, 1,314.64 and 554.31 is: 764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.68 : 1,314.64 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.68/1,314.64 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.68x = 1,314.64 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.68x = 728,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,715.67/952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.91

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