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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.18, 1,421.10 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.18, 1,421.10 and 485.58 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.18 : 1,421.10 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.18/1,421.10 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.18x = 1,421.10 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.18x = 690,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,057.74/948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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