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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.94, 1,427.51 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.94, 1,427.51 and 627.32 is: 939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.94 : 1,427.51 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.94/1,427.51 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.94x = 1,427.51 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.94x = 895,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,495.30/952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.72

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