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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.32, 1,308.79 and 528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.32, 1,308.79 and 528.71 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.32 : 1,308.79 = 528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.32/1,308.79 = 528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.32x = 1,308.79 × 528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.32x = 691,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,970.36/948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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