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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,423.37 and 620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,423.37 and 620.13 is: 930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,423.37 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,423.37 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,423.37 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 882,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,675.99/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.19

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