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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,308.06 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,308.06 and 653.52 is: 901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,308.06 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,308.06 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,308.06 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 854,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,843.37/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.47

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