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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,309.02 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,309.02 and 594.68 is: 820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,309.02 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,309.02 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,309.02 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 778,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,448.01/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.66

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