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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,308.89 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,308.89 and 534.48 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,308.89 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,308.89 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,308.89 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 699,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,572.85/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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