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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.59, 1,309.17 and 727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.59, 1,309.17 and 727.46 is: 1,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.59 : 1,309.17 = 727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.59/1,309.17 = 727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.59x = 1,309.17 × 727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.59x = 952,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,368.81/948.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.98

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