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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,309.08 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,309.08 and 528.96 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,309.08 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,309.08 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,309.08 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 692,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,450.96/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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