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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,422.36 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,422.36 and 606.48 is: 908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,422.36 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,422.36 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,422.36 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 862,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,632.89/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.80

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