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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.78, 1,422.01 and 689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.78, 1,422.01 and 689.68 is: 1,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.78 : 1,422.01 = 689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.78/1,422.01 = 689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.78x = 1,422.01 × 689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.78x = 980,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,731.86/948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.68

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