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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.38, 1,306.95 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.38, 1,306.95 and 790.70 is: 1,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.38 : 1,306.95 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.38/1,306.95 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.38x = 1,306.95 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.38x = 1,033,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,405.37/948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.65

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