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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.93, 1,318.63 and 812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.93, 1,318.63 and 812.82 is: 1,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.93 : 1,318.63 = 812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.93/1,318.63 = 812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.93x = 1,318.63 × 812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.93x = 1,071,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,808.84/952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.75

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