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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.49, 1,429.22 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.49, 1,429.22 and 624.03 is: 935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.49 : 1,429.22 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.49/1,429.22 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.49x = 1,429.22 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.49x = 891,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,873.04/953.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.38

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