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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.01, 1,308.37 and 555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.01, 1,308.37 and 555.03 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.01 : 1,308.37 = 555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.01/1,308.37 = 555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.01x = 1,308.37 × 555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.01x = 726,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,181.83/948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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