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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.77, 1,308.99 and 555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.77, 1,308.99 and 555.51 is: 766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.77 : 1,308.99 = 555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.77/1,308.99 = 555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.77x = 1,308.99 × 555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.77x = 727,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,157.03/948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.42

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