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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,308.16 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,308.16 and 580.16 is: 800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,308.16 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,308.16 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,308.16 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 758,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,942.11/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.44

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