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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,307.34 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,307.34 and 616.68 is: 850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,307.34 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,307.34 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,307.34 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 806,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,210.43/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.43

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