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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,308.42 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,308.42 and 669.42 is: 923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,308.42 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,308.42 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,308.42 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 875,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,882.52/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.34

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