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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,428.23 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,428.23 and 622.74 is: 933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,428.23 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,428.23 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,428.23 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 889,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,414.83/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.44

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