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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,308.54 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,308.54 and 594.10 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,308.54 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,308.54 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,308.54 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 777,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,403.61/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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