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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.26, 1,421.21 and 537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.26, 1,421.21 and 537.69 is: 805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.26 : 1,421.21 = 537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.26/1,421.21 = 537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.26x = 1,421.21 × 537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.26x = 764,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,167.72/948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.87

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