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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,421.99 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,421.99 and 560.70 is: 841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,421.99 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,421.99 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,421.99 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 797,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,309.79/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.04

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