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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,427.66 and 643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,427.66 and 643.30 is: 964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,427.66 = 643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,427.66 = 643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,427.66 × 643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 918,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,413.68/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.40

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