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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.78, 1,427.28 and 746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.78, 1,427.28 and 746.38 is: 1,118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.78 : 1,427.28 = 746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.78/1,427.28 = 746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.78x = 1,427.28 × 746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.78x = 1,065,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,289.51/952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.09

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