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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.76, 1,419.36 and 674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.76, 1,419.36 and 674.98 is: 1,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.76 : 1,419.36 = 674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.76/1,419.36 = 674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.76x = 1,419.36 × 674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.76x = 958,039.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,039.61/948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.78

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