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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.36, 1,425.66 and 568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.36, 1,425.66 and 568.36 is: 850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.36 : 1,425.66 = 568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.36/1,425.66 = 568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.36x = 1,425.66 × 568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.36x = 810,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,288.12/952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.82

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