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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,427.88 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,427.88 and 520.32 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,427.88 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,427.88 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,427.88 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 742,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,954.52/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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