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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.85, 1,309.26 and 529.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.85, 1,309.26 and 529.11 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.85 : 1,309.26 = 529.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.85/1,309.26 = 529.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.85x = 1,309.26 × 529.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.85x = 692,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,739.91/948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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