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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,420.74 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,420.74 and 764.88 is: 1,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,420.74 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,420.74 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,420.74 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 1,086,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,695.61/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.72

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