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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.09, 1,422.29 and 509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.09, 1,422.29 and 509.48 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.09 : 1,422.29 = 509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.09/1,422.29 = 509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.09x = 1,422.29 × 509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.09x = 724,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,618.65/948.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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