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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,425.40 and 664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,425.40 and 664.40 is: 994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,425.40 = 664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,425.40 = 664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,425.40 × 664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 947,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,035.76/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.37

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