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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.55, 1,308.80 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.55, 1,308.80 and 555.50 is: 766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.55 : 1,308.80 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.55/1,308.80 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.55x = 1,308.80 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.55x = 727,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,033.24/948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.47

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