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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,434.52 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,434.52 and 628.88 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,434.52 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,434.52 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,434.52 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 902,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,140.94/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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