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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.33, 1,423.71 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.33, 1,423.71 and 804.96 is: 1,208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.33 : 1,423.71 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.33/1,423.71 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.33x = 1,423.71 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.33x = 1,146,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,029.60/948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.47

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