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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.74, 1,431.30 and 675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.74, 1,431.30 and 675.78 is: 1,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.74 : 1,431.30 = 675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.74/1,431.30 = 675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.74x = 1,431.30 × 675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.74x = 967,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,247.12/952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.23

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