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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.94, 1,314.14 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.94, 1,314.14 and 621.66 is: 857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.94 : 1,314.14 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.94/1,314.14 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.94x = 1,314.14 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.94x = 816,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,948.27/952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.29

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