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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,308.63 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,308.63 and 534.29 is: 737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,308.63 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,308.63 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,308.63 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 699,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,181.38/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.31

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