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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.01, 1,427.45 and 732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.01, 1,427.45 and 732.08 is: 1,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.01 : 1,427.45 = 732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.01/1,427.45 = 732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.01x = 1,427.45 × 732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.01x = 1,044,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,996.80/952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.68

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