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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.42, 1,427.56 and 623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.42, 1,427.56 and 623.54 is: 933.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.42 : 1,427.56 = 623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.42/1,427.56 = 623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.42x = 1,427.56 × 623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.42x = 890,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,140.76/953.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.63

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