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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,420.08 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,420.08 and 536.63 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,420.08 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,420.08 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,420.08 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 762,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,057.53/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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