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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,308.56 and 672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,308.56 and 672.80 is: 928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,308.56 = 672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,308.56 = 672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,308.56 × 672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 880,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,399.17/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.69

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