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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.51, 1,423.78 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.51, 1,423.78 and 558.90 is: 838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.51 : 1,423.78 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.51/1,423.78 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.51x = 1,423.78 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.51x = 795,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,749.24/948.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.95

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