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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,430.64 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,430.64 and 628.92 is: 942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,430.64 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,430.64 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,430.64 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 899,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,758.11/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.43

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