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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.08, 1,307.42 and 616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.08, 1,307.42 and 616.38 is: 850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.08 : 1,307.42 = 616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.08/1,307.42 = 616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.08x = 1,307.42 × 616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.08x = 805,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,867.54/948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.00

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