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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.01, 1,426.54 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.01, 1,426.54 and 660.08 is: 989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.01 : 1,426.54 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.01/1,426.54 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.01x = 1,426.54 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.01x = 941,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,623.18/952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.09

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