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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.51, 1,309.02 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.51, 1,309.02 and 550.32 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.51 : 1,309.02 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.51/1,309.02 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.51x = 1,309.02 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.51x = 720,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,379.89/948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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