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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.13, 1,428.20 and 403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.13, 1,428.20 and 403.93 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.13 : 1,428.20 = 403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.13/1,428.20 = 403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.13x = 1,428.20 × 403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.13x = 576,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,890.27/952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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