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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.95, 1,422.74 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.95, 1,422.74 and 640.04 is: 959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.95 : 1,422.74 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.95/1,422.74 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.95x = 1,422.74 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.95x = 910,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,600.20/948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.59

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