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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,420.62 and 619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,420.62 and 619.98 is: 927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,420.62 = 619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,420.62 = 619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,420.62 × 619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 880,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,755.99/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.19

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