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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.28, 1,427.38 and 489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.28, 1,427.38 and 489.42 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.28 : 1,427.38 = 489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.28/1,427.38 = 489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.28x = 1,427.38 × 489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.28x = 698,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,588.32/952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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