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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.61, 1,308.99 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.61, 1,308.99 and 555.56 is: 766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.61 : 1,308.99 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.61/1,308.99 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.61x = 1,308.99 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.61x = 727,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,222.93/948.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.62

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