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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.95, 1,315.31 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.95, 1,315.31 and 554.94 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.95 : 1,315.31 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.95/1,315.31 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.95x = 1,315.31 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.95x = 729,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,915.36/952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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