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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.27, 1,430.47 and 629.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.27, 1,430.47 and 629.65 is: 942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.27 : 1,430.47 = 629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.27/1,430.47 = 629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.27x = 1,430.47 × 629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.27x = 900,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,695.44/955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.87

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