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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.69, 1,309.44 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.69, 1,309.44 and 575.69 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.69 : 1,309.44 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.69/1,309.44 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.69x = 1,309.44 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.69x = 753,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,831.51/948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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