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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,425.80 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,425.80 and 606.12 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,425.80 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,425.80 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,425.80 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 864,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,205.90/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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