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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.99, 1,422.87 and 623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.99, 1,422.87 and 623.37 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.99 : 1,422.87 = 623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.99/1,422.87 = 623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.99x = 1,422.87 × 623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.99x = 886,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,974.47/948.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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