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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,421.82 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,421.82 and 537.60 is: 805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,421.82 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,421.82 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,421.82 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 764,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,370.43/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.69

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