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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.69, 1,309.27 and 529.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.69, 1,309.27 and 529.09 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.69 : 1,309.27 = 529.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.69/1,309.27 = 529.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.69x = 1,309.27 × 529.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.69x = 692,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,721.66/948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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