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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.83, 1,423.86 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.83, 1,423.86 and 504.50 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.83 : 1,423.86 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.83/1,423.86 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.83x = 1,423.86 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.83x = 718,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,340.93/948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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