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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.78, 1,429.20 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.78, 1,429.20 and 625.92 is: 936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.78 : 1,429.20 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.78/1,429.20 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.78x = 1,429.20 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.78x = 894,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,564.86/954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.93

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