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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.00, 1,421.23 and 635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.00, 1,421.23 and 635.97 is: 953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.00 : 1,421.23 = 635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.00/1,421.23 = 635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.00x = 1,421.23 × 635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.00x = 903,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,860.44/948.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.44

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