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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.69, 1,421.28 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.69, 1,421.28 and 485.73 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.69 : 1,421.28 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.69/1,421.28 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.69x = 1,421.28 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.69x = 690,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,358.33/948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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