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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.07, 1,308.45 and 555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.07, 1,308.45 and 555.10 is: 766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.07 : 1,308.45 = 555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.07/1,308.45 = 555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.07x = 1,308.45 × 555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.07x = 726,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,317.32/948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.10

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