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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,315.46 and 669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,315.46 and 669.70 is: 924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,315.46 = 669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,315.46 = 669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,315.46 × 669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 880,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,963.56/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.55

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