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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.07, 1,427.42 and 643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.07, 1,427.42 and 643.16 is: 964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.07 : 1,427.42 = 643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.07/1,427.42 = 643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.07x = 1,427.42 × 643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.07x = 918,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,059.45/952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.28

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