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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.05, 1,429.98 and 625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.05, 1,429.98 and 625.17 is: 936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.05 : 1,429.98 = 625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.05/1,429.98 = 625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.05x = 1,429.98 × 625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.05x = 893,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,980.60/955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.06

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