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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.58, 1,308.74 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.58, 1,308.74 and 555.52 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.58 : 1,308.74 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.58/1,308.74 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.58x = 1,308.74 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.58x = 727,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,031.24/948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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