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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,307.90 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,307.90 and 554.90 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,307.90 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,307.90 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,307.90 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 725,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,753.71/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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