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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.80, 1,421.44 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.80, 1,421.44 and 516.48 is: 773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.80 : 1,421.44 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.80/1,421.44 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.80x = 1,421.44 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.80x = 734,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,145.33/948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.76

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