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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,308.20 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,308.20 and 594.09 is: 819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,308.20 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,308.20 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,308.20 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 777,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,185.57/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.57

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