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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.80, 1,423.50 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.80, 1,423.50 and 558.72 is: 838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.80 : 1,423.50 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.80/1,423.50 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.80x = 1,423.50 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.80x = 795,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,337.92/948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.26

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