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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,308.78 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,308.78 and 599.40 is: 827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,308.78 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,308.78 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,308.78 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 784,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,482.73/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.30

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