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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.43, 1,308.48 and 594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.43, 1,308.48 and 594.21 is: 819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.43 : 1,308.48 = 594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.43/1,308.48 = 594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.43x = 1,308.48 × 594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.43x = 777,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,511.90/948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.79

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