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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.30, 1,417.98 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.30, 1,417.98 and 622.74 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.30 : 1,417.98 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.30/1,417.98 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.30x = 1,417.98 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.30x = 883,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,032.87/945.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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