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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,308.42 and 751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,308.42 and 751.83 is: 1,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,308.42 = 751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,308.42 = 751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,308.42 × 751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 983,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,709.41/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.95

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