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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,426.29 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,426.29 and 561.26 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,426.29 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,426.29 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,426.29 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 800,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,512.39/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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