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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,431.68 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,431.68 and 628.56 is: 943.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,431.68 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,431.68 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,431.68 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 899,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,893.64/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.91

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