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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,428.90 and 628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,428.90 and 628.60 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,428.90 = 628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,428.90 = 628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,428.90 × 628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 898,206.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,206.54/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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