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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.58, 1,430.48 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.58, 1,430.48 and 624.08 is: 937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.58 : 1,430.48 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.58/1,430.48 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.58x = 1,430.48 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.58x = 892,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,733.96/952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.17

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