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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.77, 1,429.17 and 538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.77, 1,429.17 and 538.95 is: 808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.77 : 1,429.17 = 538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.77/1,429.17 = 538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.77x = 1,429.17 × 538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.77x = 770,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,251.17/952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.43

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