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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.44, 1,422.65 and 561.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.44, 1,422.65 and 561.11 is: 841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.44 : 1,422.65 = 561.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.44/1,422.65 = 561.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.44x = 1,422.65 × 561.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.44x = 798,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,257.43/948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.65

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