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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,426.95 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,426.95 and 746.10 is: 1,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,426.95 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,426.95 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,426.95 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 1,064,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,647.40/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.67

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