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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,429.76 and 628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,429.76 and 628.82 is: 941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,429.76 = 628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,429.76 = 628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,429.76 × 628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 899,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,051.39/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.97

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