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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.45, 1,308.35 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.45, 1,308.35 and 575.57 is: 793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.45 : 1,308.35 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.45/1,308.35 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.45x = 1,308.35 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.45x = 753,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,037.59/948.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.97

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