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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.76, 1,309.20 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.76, 1,309.20 and 529 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.76 : 1,309.20 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.76/1,309.20 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.76x = 1,309.20 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.76x = 692,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,566.80/948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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