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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.77, 1,426.25 and 708.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.77, 1,426.25 and 708.69 is: 1,060.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.77 : 1,426.25 = 708.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.77/1,426.25 = 708.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.77x = 1,426.25 × 708.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.77x = 1,010,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,765.57/952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.87

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