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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,429.12 and 644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,429.12 and 644.72 is: 967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,429.12 = 644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,429.12 = 644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,429.12 × 644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 921,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,382.25/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.51

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