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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.19, 1,308.52 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.19, 1,308.52 and 528.58 is: 729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.19 : 1,308.52 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.19/1,308.52 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.19x = 1,308.52 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.19x = 691,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,658.49/948.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.45

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