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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.68, 1,427.10 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.68, 1,427.10 and 566.76 is: 849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.68 : 1,427.10 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.68/1,427.10 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.68x = 1,427.10 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.68x = 808,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,823.20/952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.00

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