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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.70, 1,425.39 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.70, 1,425.39 and 710.30 is: 1,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.70 : 1,425.39 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.70/1,425.39 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.70x = 1,425.39 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.70x = 1,012,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,454.52/952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.72

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