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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.31, 1,308.25 and 668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.31, 1,308.25 and 668.55 is: 922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.31 : 1,308.25 = 668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.31/1,308.25 = 668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.31x = 1,308.25 × 668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.31x = 874,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,636.28/948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.31

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