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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,428.03 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,428.03 and 627.48 is: 943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,428.03 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,428.03 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,428.03 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 896,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,060.26/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.18

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