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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.11, 1,307.61 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.11, 1,307.61 and 616.95 is: 850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.11 : 1,307.61 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.11/1,307.61 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.11x = 1,307.61 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.11x = 806,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,729.99/948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.89

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