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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.82, 1,420.02 and 622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.82, 1,420.02 and 622.26 is: 935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.82 : 1,420.02 = 622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.82/1,420.02 = 622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.82x = 1,420.02 × 622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.82x = 883,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,621.65/944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.23

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