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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,309.26 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,309.26 and 555.87 is: 767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,309.26 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,309.26 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,309.26 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 727,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,778.36/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.12

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