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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.00, 1,308.13 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.00, 1,308.13 and 528.32 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.00 : 1,308.13 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.00/1,308.13 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.00x = 1,308.13 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.00x = 691,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,103.38/948.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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