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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.75, 1,422.93 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.75, 1,422.93 and 428.67 is: 642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.75 : 1,422.93 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.75/1,422.93 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.75x = 1,422.93 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.75x = 609,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,967.40/948.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.92

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