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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.11, 1,308.15 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.11, 1,308.15 and 633.56 is: 874.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.11 : 1,308.15 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.11/1,308.15 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.11x = 1,308.15 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.11x = 828,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,784.97/948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.15

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