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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.25, 1,308.54 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.25, 1,308.54 and 528.60 is: 729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.25 : 1,308.54 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.25/1,308.54 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.25x = 1,308.54 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.25x = 691,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,694.24/948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.44

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