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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,308.32 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,308.32 and 534.08 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,308.32 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,308.32 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,308.32 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 698,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,747.55/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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