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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,308.78 and 555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,308.78 and 555.23 is: 766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,308.78 = 555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,308.78 = 555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,308.78 × 555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 726,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,667.38/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.30

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