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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.22, 1,420.10 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.22, 1,420.10 and 604.50 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.22 : 1,420.10 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.22/1,420.10 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.22x = 1,420.10 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.22x = 858,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,450.45/947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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