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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.35, 1,427.64 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.35, 1,427.64 and 489.12 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.35 : 1,427.64 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.35/1,427.64 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.35x = 1,427.64 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.35x = 698,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,287.28/952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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