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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,429.45 and 628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,429.45 and 628.97 is: 941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,429.45 = 628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,429.45 = 628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,429.45 × 628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 899,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,072.45/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.85

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