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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,426.40 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,426.40 and 519.48 is: 778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,426.40 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,426.40 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,426.40 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 740,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,986.27/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.33

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