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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.52, 1,423.35 and 553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.52, 1,423.35 and 553.72 is: 830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.52 : 1,423.35 = 553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.52/1,423.35 = 553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.52x = 1,423.35 × 553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.52x = 788,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,137.36/948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.91

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