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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,426.88 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,426.88 and 624.73 is: 936.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,426.88 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,426.88 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,426.88 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 891,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,414.74/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.60

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