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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,427.76 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,427.76 and 912.06 is: 1,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,427.76 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,427.76 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,427.76 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 1,302,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,202.79/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.06

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