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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.64, 1,309.14 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.64, 1,309.14 and 529.02 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.64 : 1,309.14 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.64/1,309.14 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.64x = 1,309.14 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.64x = 692,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,561.24/948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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