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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.38, 1,308.94 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.38, 1,308.94 and 534.38 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.38 : 1,308.94 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.38/1,308.94 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.38x = 1,308.94 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.38x = 699,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,463.48/948.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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