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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,308.93 and 878.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,308.93 and 878.90 is: 1,212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,308.93 = 878.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,308.93 = 878.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,308.93 × 878.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 1,150,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,418.58/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.81

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