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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.82, 1,314.98 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.82, 1,314.98 and 757.82 is: 1,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.82 : 1,314.98 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.82/1,314.98 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.82x = 1,314.98 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.82x = 996,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,518.14/952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.86

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