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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,437.92 and 629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,437.92 and 629.57 is: 943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,437.92 = 629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,437.92 = 629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,437.92 × 629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 905,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,274.10/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.95

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