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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.50, 1,308.94 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.50, 1,308.94 and 534.50 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.50 : 1,308.94 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.50/1,308.94 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.50x = 1,308.94 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.50x = 699,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,628.43/948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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