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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,425.60 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,425.60 and 722.46 is: 1,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,425.60 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,425.60 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,425.60 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 1,029,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,938.98/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.82

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