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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,422.72 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,422.72 and 601.47 is: 902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,422.72 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,422.72 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,422.72 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 855,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,723.40/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.03

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