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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,432.06 and 629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,432.06 and 629.68 is: 945.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,432.06 = 629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,432.06 = 629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,432.06 × 629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 901,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,739.54/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.12

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