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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.14, 1,307.82 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.14, 1,307.82 and 599.06 is: 826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.14 : 1,307.82 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.14/1,307.82 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.14x = 1,307.82 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.14x = 783,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,462.65/948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.32

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