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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.16, 1,423.58 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.16, 1,423.58 and 537.20 is: 806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.16 : 1,423.58 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.16/1,423.58 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.16x = 1,423.58 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.16x = 764,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,747.18/948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.56

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