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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.85, 1,309.36 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.85, 1,309.36 and 529.16 is: 730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.85 : 1,309.36 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.85/1,309.36 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.85x = 1,309.36 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.85x = 692,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,860.94/948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.21

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