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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,308.94 and 700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,308.94 and 700.88 is: 966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,308.94 = 700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,308.94 = 700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,308.94 × 700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 917,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,401.57/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.79

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