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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,425.62 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,425.62 and 620.11 is: 931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,425.62 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,425.62 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,425.62 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 884,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,041.22/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.65

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