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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,421.24 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,421.24 and 577.92 is: 865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,421.24 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,421.24 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,421.24 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 821,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,363.02/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.94

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