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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,430.57 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,430.57 and 626.72 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,430.57 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,430.57 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,430.57 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 896,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,566.83/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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