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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,416.93 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,416.93 and 623.10 is: 932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,416.93 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,416.93 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,416.93 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 882,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,889.08/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.20

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