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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.94, 1,430.50 and 629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.94, 1,430.50 and 629.32 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.94 : 1,430.50 = 629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.94/1,430.50 = 629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.94x = 1,430.50 × 629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.94x = 900,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,242.26/954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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