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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,422.20 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,422.20 and 485.76 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,422.20 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,422.20 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,422.20 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 690,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,847.87/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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