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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.35, 1,429.54 and 623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.35, 1,429.54 and 623.95 is: 936.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.35 : 1,429.54 = 623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.35/1,429.54 = 623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.35x = 1,429.54 × 623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.35x = 891,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,956.35/952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.59

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