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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,308.13 and 617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,308.13 and 617.05 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,308.13 = 617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,308.13 = 617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,308.13 × 617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 807,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,181.62/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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