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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.79, 1,308.58 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.79, 1,308.58 and 617.32 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.79 : 1,308.58 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.79/1,308.58 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.79x = 1,308.58 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.79x = 807,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,813.36/948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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