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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.70, 1,308.90 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.70, 1,308.90 and 528.98 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.70 : 1,308.90 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.70/1,308.90 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.70x = 1,308.90 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.70x = 692,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,383.24/948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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