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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.73, 1,309.41 and 550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.73, 1,309.41 and 550.33 is: 759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.73 : 1,309.41 = 550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.73/1,309.41 = 550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.73x = 1,309.41 × 550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.73x = 720,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,607.61/948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.55

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