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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,422.93 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,422.93 and 485.08 is: 727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,422.93 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,422.93 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,422.93 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 690,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,234.88/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.63

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