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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.07, 1,307.44 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.07, 1,307.44 and 616.12 is: 849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.07 : 1,307.44 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.07/1,307.44 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.07x = 1,307.44 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.07x = 805,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,539.93/948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.66

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