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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.09, 1,421.55 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.09, 1,421.55 and 622.69 is: 934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.09 : 1,421.55 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.09/1,421.55 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.09x = 1,421.55 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.09x = 885,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,181.42/947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.63

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