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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,425.77 and 658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,425.77 and 658.77 is: 986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,425.77 = 658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,425.77 = 658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,425.77 × 658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 939,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,251.21/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.56

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