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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.48, 1,427.19 and 627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.48, 1,427.19 and 627.25 is: 939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.48 : 1,427.19 = 627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.48/1,427.19 = 627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.48x = 1,427.19 × 627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.48x = 895,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,204.93/952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.87

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