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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,426.82 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,426.82 and 374.52 is: 561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,426.82 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,426.82 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,426.82 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 534,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,372.63/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.45

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