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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,426.77 and 622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,426.77 and 622.53 is: 932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,426.77 = 622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,426.77 = 622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,426.77 × 622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 888,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,207.13/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.97

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