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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.27, 1,307.22 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.27, 1,307.22 and 653.04 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.27 : 1,307.22 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.27/1,307.22 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.27x = 1,307.22 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.27x = 853,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,666.95/948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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