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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,422.78 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,422.78 and 624.70 is: 935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,422.78 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,422.78 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,422.78 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 888,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,810.67/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.28

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