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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.79, 1,427.71 and 660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.79, 1,427.71 and 660.86 is: 990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.79 : 1,427.71 = 660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.79/1,427.71 = 660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.79x = 1,427.71 × 660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.79x = 943,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,516.43/952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.27

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