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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.16, 1,428.84 and 721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.16, 1,428.84 and 721.31 is: 1,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.16 : 1,428.84 = 721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.16/1,428.84 = 721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.16x = 1,428.84 × 721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.16x = 1,030,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,629.44/952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.42

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