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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,429.40 and 628.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,429.40 and 628.93 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,429.40 = 628.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,429.40 = 628.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,429.40 × 628.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 898,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,997.90/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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