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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.66, 1,428.45 and 643.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.66, 1,428.45 and 643.78 is: 965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.66 : 1,428.45 = 643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.66/1,428.45 = 643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.66x = 1,428.45 × 643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.66x = 919,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,607.54/952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.31

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