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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.42, 1,308.83 and 555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.42, 1,308.83 and 555.45 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.42 : 1,308.83 = 555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.42/1,308.83 = 555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.42x = 1,308.83 × 555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.42x = 726,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,986.85/948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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