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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,425.60 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,425.60 and 663.12 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,425.60 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,425.60 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,425.60 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 945,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,343.87/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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