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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,426.86 and 929.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,426.86 and 929.39 is: 1,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,426.86 = 929.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,426.86 = 929.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,426.86 × 929.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 1,326,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,102.28/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.01

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