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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.22, 1,427.65 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.22, 1,427.65 and 643.32 is: 964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.22 : 1,427.65 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.22/1,427.65 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.22x = 1,427.65 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.22x = 918,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,434.19/952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.52

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