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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,310.04 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,310.04 and 640.08 is: 883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,310.04 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,310.04 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,310.04 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 838,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,530.40/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.63

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