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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.42, 1,420.22 and 793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.42, 1,420.22 and 793.96 is: 1,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.42 : 1,420.22 = 793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.42/1,420.22 = 793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.42x = 1,420.22 × 793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.42x = 1,127,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,597.87/948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.92

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