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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.10, 1,307.46 and 575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.10, 1,307.46 and 575.14 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.10 : 1,307.46 = 575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.10/1,307.46 = 575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.10x = 1,307.46 × 575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.10x = 751,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,972.54/948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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