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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,309.40 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,309.40 and 550.58 is: 759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,309.40 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,309.40 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,309.40 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 720,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,929.45/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.80

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