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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.92, 1,418.70 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.92, 1,418.70 and 622.36 is: 934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.92 : 1,418.70 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.92/1,418.70 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.92x = 1,418.70 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.92x = 882,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,942.13/944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.41

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