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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.62, 1,308.87 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.62, 1,308.87 and 534.62 is: 737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.62 : 1,308.87 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.62/1,308.87 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.62x = 1,308.87 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.62x = 699,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,748.08/948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.65

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