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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.82, 1,431.21 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.82, 1,431.21 and 624.73 is: 936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.82 : 1,431.21 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.82/1,431.21 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.82x = 1,431.21 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.82x = 894,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,119.82/954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.43

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