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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.72, 1,314.01 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.72, 1,314.01 and 637.88 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.72 : 1,314.01 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.72/1,314.01 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.72x = 1,314.01 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.72x = 838,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,187.22/952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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