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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.17, 1,308.65 and 528.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.17, 1,308.65 and 528.65 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.17 : 1,308.65 = 528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.17/1,308.65 = 528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.17x = 1,308.65 × 528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.17x = 691,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,812.60/948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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