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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.30, 1,426.14 and 732.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.30, 1,426.14 and 732.65 is: 1,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.30 : 1,426.14 = 732.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.30/1,426.14 = 732.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.30x = 1,426.14 × 732.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.30x = 1,044,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,861.47/952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.20

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