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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.67, 1,309.04 and 529.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.67, 1,309.04 and 529.00 is: 729.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.67 : 1,309.04 = 529.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.67/1,309.04 = 529.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.67x = 1,309.04 × 529.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.67x = 692,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,485.12/948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.95

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