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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,421.76 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,421.76 and 583.92 is: 875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,421.76 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,421.76 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,421.76 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 830,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,194.10/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.18

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