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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.22, 1,426.96 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.22, 1,426.96 and 513.12 is: 768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.22 : 1,426.96 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.22/1,426.96 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.22x = 1,426.96 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.22x = 732,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,201.72/952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.94

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