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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.10, 1,306.51 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.10, 1,306.51 and 770.49 is: 1,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.10 : 1,306.51 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.10/1,306.51 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.10x = 1,306.51 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.10x = 1,006,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,646.36/948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.76

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