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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.36, 1,422.45 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.36, 1,422.45 and 582.96 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.36 : 1,422.45 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.36/1,422.45 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.36x = 1,422.45 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.36x = 829,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,231.45/948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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