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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.88, 1,310.48 and 764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.88, 1,310.48 and 764.40 is: 1,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.88 : 1,310.48 = 764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.88/1,310.48 = 764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.88x = 1,310.48 × 764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.88x = 1,001,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,730.91/948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.70

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