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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,420.36 and 868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,420.36 and 868.33 is: 1,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,420.36 = 868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,420.36 = 868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,420.36 × 868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 1,233,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,335.48/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.59

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