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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.66, 1,309.16 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.66, 1,309.16 and 529.05 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.66 : 1,309.16 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.66/1,309.16 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.66x = 1,309.16 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.66x = 692,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,611.10/948.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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