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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.30, 1,308.74 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.30, 1,308.74 and 555.32 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.30 : 1,308.74 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.30/1,308.74 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.30x = 1,308.74 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.30x = 726,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,760.18/948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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