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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,426.14 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,426.14 and 518.67 is: 776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,426.14 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,426.14 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,426.14 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 739,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,696.03/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.64

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