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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.81, 1,309.37 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.81, 1,309.37 and 555.87 is: 767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.81 : 1,309.37 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.81/1,309.37 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.81x = 1,309.37 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.81x = 727,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,839.50/948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.11

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