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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,431.24 and 627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,431.24 and 627.17 is: 940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,431.24 = 627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,431.24 = 627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,431.24 × 627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 897,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,625.64/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.76

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