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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.67, 1,420.07 and 822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.67, 1,420.07 and 822.24 is: 1,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.67 : 1,420.07 = 822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.67/1,420.07 = 822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.67x = 1,420.07 × 822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.67x = 1,167,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,634.25/946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.42

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