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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.63, 1,427.36 and 916.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.63, 1,427.36 and 916.63 is: 1,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.63 : 1,427.36 = 916.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.63/1,427.36 = 916.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.63x = 1,427.36 × 916.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.63x = 1,308,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,362.27/952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.42

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