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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,307.88 and 668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,307.88 and 668.08 is: 921.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,307.88 = 668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,307.88 = 668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,307.88 × 668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 873,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,768.47/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.00

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