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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,428.19 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,428.19 and 535.66 is: 803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,428.19 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,428.19 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,428.19 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 765,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,031.15/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.48

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