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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,309.98 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,309.98 and 634.56 is: 876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,309.98 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,309.98 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,309.98 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 831,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,260.91/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.08

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