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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,425.57 and 643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,425.57 and 643.38 is: 963.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,425.57 = 643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,425.57 = 643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,425.57 × 643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 917,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,183.23/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.29

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