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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.58, 1,428.98 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.58, 1,428.98 and 623.08 is: 935.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.58 : 1,428.98 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.58/1,428.98 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.58x = 1,428.98 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.58x = 890,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,368.86/951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.67

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