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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.27, 1,428.98 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.27, 1,428.98 and 628.65 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.27 : 1,428.98 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.27/1,428.98 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.27x = 1,428.98 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.27x = 898,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,330.28/954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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