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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,431.15 and 627.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,431.15 and 627.11 is: 940.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,431.15 = 627.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,431.15 = 627.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,431.15 × 627.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 897,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,484.34/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.66

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