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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,420.02 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,420.02 and 618.03 is: 926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,420.02 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,420.02 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,420.02 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 877,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,614.96/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.22

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