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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,426.26 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,426.26 and 605.11 is: 905.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,426.26 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,426.26 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,426.26 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 863,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,040.16/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.95

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