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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.34, 1,308.71 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.34, 1,308.71 and 550.08 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.34 : 1,308.71 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.34/1,308.71 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.34x = 1,308.71 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.34x = 719,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,895.20/948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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