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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.12, 1,307.25 and 790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.12, 1,307.25 and 790.98 is: 1,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.12 : 1,307.25 = 790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.12/1,307.25 = 790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.12x = 1,307.25 × 790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.12x = 1,034,008.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,008.61/948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.59

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