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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,309.37 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,309.37 and 617.08 is: 851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,309.37 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,309.37 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,309.37 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 807,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,986.04/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.76

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