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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.50, 1,421.28 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.50, 1,421.28 and 639.20 is: 957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.50 : 1,421.28 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.50/1,421.28 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.50x = 1,421.28 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.50x = 908,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,482.18/948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.81

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