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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.76, 1,422.98 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.76, 1,422.98 and 602.56 is: 904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.76 : 1,422.98 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.76/1,422.98 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.76x = 1,422.98 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.76x = 857,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,430.83/947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.69

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