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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.46, 1,430.76 and 629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.46, 1,430.76 and 629.84 is: 943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.46 : 1,430.76 = 629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.46/1,430.76 = 629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.46x = 1,430.76 × 629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.46x = 901,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,149.88/955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.16

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