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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,424.70 and 626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,424.70 and 626.36 is: 940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,424.70 = 626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,424.70 = 626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,424.70 × 626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 892,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,375.09/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.41

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