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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,428.47 and 691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,428.47 and 691.05 is: 1,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,428.47 = 691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,428.47 = 691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,428.47 × 691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 987,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,144.19/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.60

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