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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.55, 1,309.27 and 634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.55, 1,309.27 and 634.27 is: 875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.55 : 1,309.27 = 634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.55/1,309.27 = 634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.55x = 1,309.27 × 634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.55x = 830,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,430.68/948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.47

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