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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.93, 1,429.38 and 694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.93, 1,429.38 and 694.57 is: 1,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.93 : 1,429.38 = 694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.93/1,429.38 = 694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.93x = 1,429.38 × 694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.93x = 992,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,804.47/952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.84

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