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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.95, 1,309.31 and 617.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.95, 1,309.31 and 617.33 is: 851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.95 : 1,309.31 = 617.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.95/1,309.31 = 617.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.95x = 1,309.31 × 617.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.95x = 808,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,266.71/948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.75

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