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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.22, 1,308.06 and 633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.22, 1,308.06 and 633.38 is: 873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.22 : 1,308.06 = 633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.22/1,308.06 = 633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.22x = 1,308.06 × 633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.22x = 828,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,498.58/948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.74

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