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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,308.11 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,308.11 and 575.01 is: 793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,308.11 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,308.11 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,308.11 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 752,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,173.46/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.38

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