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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.37, 1,434.57 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.37, 1,434.57 and 627.93 is: 941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.37 : 1,434.57 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.37/1,434.57 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.37x = 1,434.57 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.37x = 900,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,809.54/956.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.90

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