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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.56, 1,422.50 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.56, 1,422.50 and 485.88 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.56 : 1,422.50 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.56/1,422.50 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.56x = 1,422.50 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.56x = 691,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,164.30/948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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