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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.38, 1,420.14 and 688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.38, 1,420.14 and 688.38 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.38 : 1,420.14 = 688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.38/1,420.14 = 688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.38x = 1,420.14 × 688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.38x = 977,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,595.97/948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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