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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,427.80 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,427.80 and 662.40 is: 993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,427.80 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,427.80 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,427.80 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 945,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,774.72/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.96

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