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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.86, 1,309.44 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.86, 1,309.44 and 555.90 is: 767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.86 : 1,309.44 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.86/1,309.44 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.86x = 1,309.44 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.86x = 727,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,908.37/948.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.14

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