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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.02, 1,308.12 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.02, 1,308.12 and 574.80 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.02 : 1,308.12 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.02/1,308.12 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.02x = 1,308.12 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.02x = 751,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,907.38/948.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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