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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.25, 1,308.63 and 528.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.25, 1,308.63 and 528.67 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.25 : 1,308.63 = 528.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.25/1,308.63 = 528.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.25x = 1,308.63 × 528.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.25x = 691,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,833.42/948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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