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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.47, 1,425.11 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.47, 1,425.11 and 562.68 is: 841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.47 : 1,425.11 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.47/1,425.11 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.47x = 1,425.11 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.47x = 801,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,878.08/952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.90

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