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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,308.54 and 617.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,308.54 and 617.29 is: 852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,308.54 = 617.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,308.54 = 617.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,308.54 × 617.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 807,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,748.66/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.02

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