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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,420.10 and 622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,420.10 and 622.34 is: 932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,420.10 = 622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,420.10 = 622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,420.10 × 622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 883,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,785.03/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.30

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