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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.18, 1,307.73 and 653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.18, 1,307.73 and 653.38 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.18 : 1,307.73 = 653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.18/1,307.73 = 653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.18x = 1,307.73 × 653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.18x = 854,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,444.63/948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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