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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.32, 1,308.59 and 878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.32, 1,308.59 and 878.66 is: 1,212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.32 : 1,308.59 = 878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.32/1,308.59 = 878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.32x = 1,308.59 × 878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.32x = 1,149,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,805.69/948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.47

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