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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.71, 1,429.07 and 709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.71, 1,429.07 and 709.41 is: 1,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.71 : 1,429.07 = 709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.71/1,429.07 = 709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.71x = 1,429.07 × 709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.71x = 1,013,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,792.32/952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.11

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