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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.07, 1,422.38 and 486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.07, 1,422.38 and 486.17 is: 729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.07 : 1,422.38 = 486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.07/1,422.38 = 486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.07x = 1,422.38 × 486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.07x = 691,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,518.48/948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.40

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