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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,428.21 and 562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,428.21 and 562.63 is: 843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,428.21 = 562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,428.21 = 562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,428.21 × 562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 803,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,553.79/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.49

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