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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.02, 1,308.42 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.02, 1,308.42 and 549.72 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.02 : 1,308.42 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.02/1,308.42 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.02x = 1,308.42 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.02x = 719,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,264.64/948.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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