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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.57, 1,426.33 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.57, 1,426.33 and 621.47 is: 931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.57 : 1,426.33 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.57/1,426.33 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.57x = 1,426.33 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.57x = 886,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,427.40/951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.54

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