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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.41, 1,308.77 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.41, 1,308.77 and 528.77 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.41 : 1,308.77 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.41/1,308.77 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.41x = 1,308.77 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.41x = 692,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,029.13/948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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