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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.49, 1,421.29 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.49, 1,421.29 and 639.20 is: 957.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.49 : 1,421.29 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.49/1,421.29 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.49x = 1,421.29 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.49x = 908,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,488.57/948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.83

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