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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.14, 1,308.50 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.14, 1,308.50 and 528.52 is: 729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.14 : 1,308.50 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.14/1,308.50 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.14x = 1,308.50 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.14x = 691,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,568.42/948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.39

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