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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,422.77 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,422.77 and 619.65 is: 929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,422.77 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,422.77 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,422.77 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 881,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,616.33/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.08

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