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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.75, 1,309.60 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.75, 1,309.60 and 590.12 is: 814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.75 : 1,309.60 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.75/1,309.60 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.75x = 1,309.60 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.75x = 772,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,821.15/948.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.57

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