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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,314.76 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,314.76 and 538.80 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,314.76 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,314.76 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,314.76 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 708,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,392.69/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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