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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,423.44 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,423.44 and 624.15 is: 936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,423.44 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,423.44 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,423.44 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 888,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,440.08/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.62

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