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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,430.34 and 624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,430.34 and 624.78 is: 936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,430.34 = 624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,430.34 = 624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,430.34 × 624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 893,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,647.83/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.50

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