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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.85, 1,308.65 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.85, 1,308.65 and 594.45 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.85 : 1,308.65 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.85/1,308.65 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.85x = 1,308.65 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.85x = 777,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,926.99/948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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