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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.12, 1,308.48 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.12, 1,308.48 and 555 is: 765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.12 : 1,308.48 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.12/1,308.48 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.12x = 1,308.48 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.12x = 726,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,206.40/948.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.94

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