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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,308.92 and 544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,308.92 and 544.76 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,308.92 = 544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,308.92 = 544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,308.92 × 544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 713,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,047.26/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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