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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.36, 1,308.42 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.36, 1,308.42 and 637.32 is: 879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.36 : 1,308.42 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.36/1,308.42 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.36x = 1,308.42 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.36x = 833,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,882.23/948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.29

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