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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.07, 1,308.33 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.07, 1,308.33 and 534.07 is: 737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.07 : 1,308.33 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.07/1,308.33 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.07x = 1,308.33 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.07x = 698,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,739.80/948.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.01

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