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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,422.10 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,422.10 and 623.08 is: 934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,422.10 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,422.10 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,422.10 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 886,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,082.07/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.88

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