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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,308.69 and 575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,308.69 and 575.42 is: 793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,308.69 = 575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,308.69 = 575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,308.69 × 575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 753,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,039.86/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.88

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