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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.44, 1,308.20 and 633.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.44, 1,308.20 and 633.57 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.44 : 1,308.20 = 633.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.44/1,308.20 = 633.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.44x = 1,308.20 × 633.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.44x = 828,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,833.11/948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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