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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,427.04 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,427.04 and 605.62 is: 907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,427.04 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,427.04 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,427.04 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 864,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,243.96/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.80

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