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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,426.09 and 776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,426.09 and 776.94 is: 1,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,426.09 = 776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,426.09 = 776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,426.09 × 776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 1,107,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,986.36/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.83

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