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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,418.80 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,418.80 and 557.68 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,418.80 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,418.80 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,418.80 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 791,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,236.38/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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