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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,429.83 and 707.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,429.83 and 707.79 is: 1,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,429.83 = 707.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,429.83 = 707.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,429.83 × 707.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 1,012,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,019.38/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.99

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