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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,429.65 and 642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,429.65 and 642.87 is: 965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,429.65 = 642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,429.65 = 642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,429.65 × 642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 919,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,079.10/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.13

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