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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,431.98 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,431.98 and 625.08 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.58 : 1,431.98 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.58/1,431.98 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.58x = 1,431.98 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.58x = 895,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,102.06/953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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