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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.18, 1,308.45 and 528.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.18, 1,308.45 and 528.51 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.18 : 1,308.45 = 528.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.18/1,308.45 = 528.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.18x = 1,308.45 × 528.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.18x = 691,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,528.91/948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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