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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.74, 1,309.28 and 575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.74, 1,309.28 and 575.78 is: 794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.74 : 1,309.28 = 575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.74/1,309.28 = 575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.74x = 1,309.28 × 575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.74x = 753,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,857.24/948.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.59

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