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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,314.87 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,314.87 and 554.56 is: 765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,314.87 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,314.87 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,314.87 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 729,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,168.94/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.29

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