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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,430.01 and 629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,430.01 and 629.34 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,430.01 = 629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,430.01 = 629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,430.01 × 629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 899,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,962.49/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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