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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.26, 1,307.18 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.26, 1,307.18 and 667.58 is: 920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.26 : 1,307.18 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.26/1,307.18 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.26x = 1,307.18 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.26x = 872,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,647.22/948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.26

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