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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,308.72 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,308.72 and 575.08 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,308.72 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,308.72 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,308.72 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 752,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,618.70/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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