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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.78, 1,308.90 and 599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.78, 1,308.90 and 599.25 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.78 : 1,308.90 = 599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.78/1,308.90 = 599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.78x = 1,308.90 × 599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.78x = 784,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,358.33/948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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