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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,308.51 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,308.51 and 528.62 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,308.51 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,308.51 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,308.51 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 691,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,704.56/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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