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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.21, 1,430.29 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.21, 1,430.29 and 624.12 is: 935.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.21 : 1,430.29 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.21/1,430.29 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.21x = 1,430.29 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.21x = 892,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,672.59/954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.51

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