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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.74, 1,428.09 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.74, 1,428.09 and 623.28 is: 934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.74 : 1,428.09 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.74/1,428.09 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.74x = 1,428.09 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.74x = 890,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,099.94/952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.25

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