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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.55, 1,309.01 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.55, 1,309.01 and 528.99 is: 730.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.55 : 1,309.01 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.55/1,309.01 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.55x = 1,309.01 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.55x = 692,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,444.01/948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.00

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