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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.51, 1,309.23 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.51, 1,309.23 and 599.40 is: 827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.51 : 1,309.23 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.51/1,309.23 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.51x = 1,309.23 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.51x = 784,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,752.46/948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.35

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