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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,308.42 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,308.42 and 528.52 is: 729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,308.42 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,308.42 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,308.42 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 691,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,526.14/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.36

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