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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,426.50 and 707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,426.50 and 707.31 is: 1,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,426.50 = 707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,426.50 = 707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,426.50 × 707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 1,008,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,977.72/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.83

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