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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,308.51 and 555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,308.51 and 555.07 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,308.51 = 555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,308.51 = 555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,308.51 × 555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 726,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,314.65/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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