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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,308.24 and 528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,308.24 and 528.41 is: 729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,308.24 = 528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,308.24 = 528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,308.24 × 528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 691,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,287.10/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.16

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