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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,427.10 and 779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,427.10 and 779.10 is: 1,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,427.10 = 779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,427.10 = 779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,427.10 × 779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 1,111,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,853.61/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.74

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