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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.55, 1,308.32 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.55, 1,308.32 and 771.52 is: 1,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.55 : 1,308.32 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.55/1,308.32 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.55x = 1,308.32 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.55x = 1,009,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,393.70/948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.14

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