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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.14, 1,307.76 and 633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.14, 1,307.76 and 633.25 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.14 : 1,307.76 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.14/1,307.76 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.14x = 1,307.76 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.14x = 828,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,139.02/948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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