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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,423.78 and 942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,423.78 and 942.80 is: 1,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,423.78 = 942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,423.78 = 942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,423.78 × 942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 1,342,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,339.78/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.43

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