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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,307.40 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,307.40 and 616.11 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,307.40 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,307.40 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,307.40 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 805,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,502.21/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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