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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.08, 1,428.78 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.08, 1,428.78 and 627.76 is: 941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.08 : 1,428.78 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.08/1,428.78 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.08x = 1,428.78 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.08x = 896,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,930.93/953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.09

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