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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.85, 1,314.20 and 638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.85, 1,314.20 and 638.01 is: 879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.85 : 1,314.20 = 638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.85/1,314.20 = 638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.85x = 1,314.20 × 638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.85x = 838,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,469.55/952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.96

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