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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.41, 1,422.23 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.41, 1,422.23 and 558.50 is: 837.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.41 : 1,422.23 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.41/1,422.23 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.41x = 1,422.23 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.41x = 794,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,312.66/948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.52

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