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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,314.82 and 554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,314.82 and 554.55 is: 765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,314.82 = 554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,314.82 = 554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,314.82 × 554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 729,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,140.89/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.23

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