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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.36, 1,423.08 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.36, 1,423.08 and 559.08 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.36 : 1,423.08 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.36/1,423.08 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.36x = 1,423.08 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.36x = 795,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,615.57/948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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