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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.54, 1,309.64 and 594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.54, 1,309.64 and 594.62 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.54 : 1,309.64 = 594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.54/1,309.64 = 594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.54x = 1,309.64 × 594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.54x = 778,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,728.62/948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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