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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,428.96 and 621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,428.96 and 621.74 is: 933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,428.96 = 621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,428.96 = 621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,428.96 × 621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 888,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,441.59/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.37

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