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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.40, 1,308.06 and 616.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.40, 1,308.06 and 616.94 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.40 : 1,308.06 = 616.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.40/1,308.06 = 616.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.40x = 1,308.06 × 616.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.40x = 806,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,994.54/948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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