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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.46, 1,308.87 and 549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.46, 1,308.87 and 549.98 is: 758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.46 : 1,308.87 = 549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.46/1,308.87 = 549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.46x = 1,308.87 × 549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.46x = 719,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,852.32/948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.97

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