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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.15, 1,308.24 and 575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.15, 1,308.24 and 575.06 is: 793.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.15 : 1,308.24 = 575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.15/1,308.24 = 575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.15x = 1,308.24 × 575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.15x = 752,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,309.95/948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.45

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