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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.08, 1,427.30 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.08, 1,427.30 and 663.72 is: 995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.08 : 1,427.30 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.08/1,427.30 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.08x = 1,427.30 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.08x = 947,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,327.56/952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.01

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