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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.76, 1,428.38 and 625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.76, 1,428.38 and 625.73 is: 938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.76 : 1,428.38 = 625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.76/1,428.38 = 625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.76x = 1,428.38 × 625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.76x = 893,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,780.22/952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.10

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