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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,308.14 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,308.14 and 633.44 is: 873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,308.14 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,308.14 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,308.14 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 828,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,628.30/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.82

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