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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,308.24 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,308.24 and 599.20 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,308.24 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,308.24 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,308.24 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 783,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,897.41/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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