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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.11, 1,308.40 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.11, 1,308.40 and 528.49 is: 729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.11 : 1,308.40 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.11/1,308.40 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.11x = 1,308.40 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.11x = 691,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,468.77/948.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.31

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