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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,430.97 and 624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,430.97 and 624.11 is: 937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,430.97 = 624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,430.97 = 624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,430.97 × 624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 893,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,073.19/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.05

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