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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.90, 1,310.09 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.90, 1,310.09 and 595.31 is: 821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.90 : 1,310.09 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.90/1,310.09 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.90x = 1,310.09 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.90x = 779,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,909.45/948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.91

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