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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.78, 1,423.74 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.78, 1,423.74 and 559.53 is: 839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.78 : 1,423.74 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.78/1,423.74 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.78x = 1,423.74 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.78x = 796,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,625.24/948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.63

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