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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,421.75 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,421.75 and 622.62 is: 933.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,421.75 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,421.75 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,421.75 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 885,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,211.54/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.53

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