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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 627.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.70, 1,433.55 and 627.65 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.70 : 1,433.55 = 627.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.70/1,433.55 = 627.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.70x = 1,433.55 × 627.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.70x = 899,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,767.66/955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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