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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,429.71 and 645.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,429.71 and 645.54 is: 969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,429.71 = 645.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,429.71 = 645.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,429.71 × 645.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 922,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,934.99/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.14

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