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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.80, 1,309.20 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.80, 1,309.20 and 555.95 is: 767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.80 : 1,309.20 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.80/1,309.20 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.80x = 1,309.20 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.80x = 727,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,843.19/948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.12

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