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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.42, 1,308.82 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.42, 1,308.82 and 555.68 is: 766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.42 : 1,308.82 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.42/1,308.82 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.42x = 1,308.82 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.42x = 727,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,285.10/948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.84

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