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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.04, 1,308.26 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.04, 1,308.26 and 534.04 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.04 : 1,308.26 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.04/1,308.26 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.04x = 1,308.26 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.04x = 698,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,663.17/948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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