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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.44, 1,422.21 and 509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.44, 1,422.21 and 509.62 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.44 : 1,422.21 = 509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.44/1,422.21 = 509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.44x = 1,422.21 × 509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.44x = 724,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,786.66/948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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