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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,429.65 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,429.65 and 629.82 is: 943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,429.65 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,429.65 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,429.65 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 900,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,422.16/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.48

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