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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.35, 1,307.96 and 593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.35, 1,307.96 and 593.95 is: 819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.35 : 1,307.96 = 593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.35/1,307.96 = 593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.35x = 1,307.96 × 593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.35x = 776,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,862.84/948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.17

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