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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.76, 1,425.36 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.76, 1,425.36 and 600.14 is: 897.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.76 : 1,425.36 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.76/1,425.36 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.76x = 1,425.36 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.76x = 855,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,415.55/952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.83

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