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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.51, 1,310.55 and 682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.51, 1,310.55 and 682.42 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.51 : 1,310.55 = 682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.51/1,310.55 = 682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.51x = 1,310.55 × 682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.51x = 894,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,346.82/948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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