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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,429.44 and 879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,429.44 and 879.20 is: 1,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,429.44 = 879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,429.44 = 879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,429.44 × 879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 1,256,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,763.65/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.24

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