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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.05, 1,430.06 and 624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.05, 1,430.06 and 624.87 is: 936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.05 : 1,430.06 = 624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.05/1,430.06 = 624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.05x = 1,430.06 × 624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.05x = 893,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,598.47/954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.63

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