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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.12, 1,422.42 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.12, 1,422.42 and 622.12 is: 935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.12 : 1,422.42 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.12/1,422.42 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.12x = 1,422.42 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.12x = 884,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,915.93/946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.31

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