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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,308.25 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,308.25 and 528.44 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,308.25 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,308.25 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,308.25 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 691,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,322.78/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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