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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.54, 1,308.83 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.54, 1,308.83 and 528.89 is: 729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.54 : 1,308.83 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.54/1,308.83 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.54x = 1,308.83 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.54x = 692,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,217.91/948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.77

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