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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,308.38 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,308.38 and 555.24 is: 766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,308.38 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,308.38 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,308.38 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 726,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,464.91/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.31

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