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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.59, 1,422.38 and 558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.59, 1,422.38 and 558.71 is: 837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.59 : 1,422.38 = 558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.59/1,422.38 = 558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.59x = 1,422.38 × 558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.59x = 794,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,688.02/948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.76

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