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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.18, 1,421.51 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.18, 1,421.51 and 636.16 is: 953.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.18 : 1,421.51 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.18/1,421.51 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.18x = 1,421.51 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.18x = 904,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,305.84/948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.73

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