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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.90, 1,420.59 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.90, 1,420.59 and 622.90 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.90 : 1,420.59 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.90/1,420.59 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.90x = 1,420.59 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.90x = 884,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,885.51/946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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