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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,309.28 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,309.28 and 594.36 is: 820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,309.28 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,309.28 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,309.28 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 778,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,183.66/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.63

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