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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.40, 1,309.88 and 633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.40, 1,309.88 and 633.11 is: 874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.40 : 1,309.88 = 633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.40/1,309.88 = 633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.40x = 1,309.88 × 633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.40x = 829,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,294.96/948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.42

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