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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.27, 1,307.31 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.27, 1,307.31 and 633.60 is: 873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.27 : 1,307.31 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.27/1,307.31 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.27x = 1,307.31 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.27x = 828,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,311.62/948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.50

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