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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.20, 1,308.84 and 654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.20, 1,308.84 and 654.44 is: 903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.20 : 1,308.84 = 654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.20/1,308.84 = 654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.20x = 1,308.84 × 654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.20x = 856,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,557.25/948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.35

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