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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,426.81 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,426.81 and 623.04 is: 932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,426.81 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,426.81 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,426.81 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 888,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,959.70/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.88

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