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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,423.68 and 622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,423.68 and 622.18 is: 931.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,423.68 = 622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,423.68 = 622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,423.68 × 622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 885,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,785.22/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.56

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