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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,307.60 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,307.60 and 598.08 is: 824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,307.60 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,307.60 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,307.60 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 782,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,049.41/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.95

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