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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.96, 1,428.54 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.96, 1,428.54 and 627.72 is: 940.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.96 : 1,428.54 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.96/1,428.54 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.96x = 1,428.54 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.96x = 896,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,723.13/953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.00

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