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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,308.69 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,308.69 and 617.27 is: 851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,308.69 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,308.69 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,308.69 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 807,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,808.53/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.26

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