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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.03, 1,308.33 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.03, 1,308.33 and 555.09 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.03 : 1,308.33 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.03/1,308.33 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.03x = 1,308.33 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.03x = 726,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,240.90/948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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