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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,314.24 and 621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,314.24 and 621.26 is: 856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,314.24 = 621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,314.24 = 621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,314.24 × 621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 816,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,484.74/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.82

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