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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.35, 1,308.79 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.35, 1,308.79 and 550.13 is: 759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.35 : 1,308.79 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.35/1,308.79 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.35x = 1,308.79 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.35x = 720,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,004.64/948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.22

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