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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.88, 1,306.12 and 760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.88, 1,306.12 and 760.96 is: 1,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.88 : 1,306.12 = 760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.88/1,306.12 = 760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.88x = 1,306.12 × 760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.88x = 993,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,905.08/948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.45

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