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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,428.20 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,428.20 and 627.72 is: 941.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,428.20 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,428.20 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,428.20 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 896,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,509.70/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.57

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