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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.96, 1,427.62 and 643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.96, 1,427.62 and 643.29 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.96 : 1,427.62 = 643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.96/1,427.62 = 643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.96x = 1,427.62 × 643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.96x = 918,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,366.10/952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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