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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.41, 1,308.97 and 713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.41, 1,308.97 and 713.53 is: 984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.41 : 1,308.97 = 713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.41/1,308.97 = 713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.41x = 1,308.97 × 713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.41x = 933,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,991.89/948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.80

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