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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.69, 1,309.06 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.69, 1,309.06 and 528.99 is: 729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.69 : 1,309.06 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.69/1,309.06 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.69x = 1,309.06 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.69x = 692,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,479.65/948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.93

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