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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.13, 1,429.32 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.13, 1,429.32 and 628.51 is: 941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.13 : 1,429.32 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.13/1,429.32 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.13x = 1,429.32 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.13x = 898,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,341.91/954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.53

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