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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.32, 1,308.60 and 555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.32, 1,308.60 and 555.38 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.32 : 1,308.60 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.32/1,308.60 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.32x = 1,308.60 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.32x = 726,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,770.27/948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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