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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,308.72 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,308.72 and 633.48 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,308.72 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,308.72 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,308.72 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 829,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,047.95/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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