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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.35, 1,420.35 and 562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.35, 1,420.35 and 562.79 is: 842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.35 : 1,420.35 = 562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.35/1,420.35 = 562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.35x = 1,420.35 × 562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.35x = 799,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,358.78/948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.89

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