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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,308.93 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,308.93 and 687.12 is: 947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,308.93 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,308.93 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,308.93 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 899,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,391.98/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.89

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