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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.95, 1,314.68 and 621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.95, 1,314.68 and 621.25 is: 857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.95 : 1,314.68 = 621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.95/1,314.68 = 621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.95x = 1,314.68 × 621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.95x = 816,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,744.95/952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.07

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