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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.33, 1,421.26 and 485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.33, 1,421.26 and 485.72 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.33 : 1,421.26 = 485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.33/1,421.26 = 485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.33x = 1,421.26 × 485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.33x = 690,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,334.41/948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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