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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.86, 1,421.24 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.86, 1,421.24 and 537.44 is: 805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.86 : 1,421.24 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.86/1,421.24 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.86x = 1,421.24 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.86x = 763,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,831.23/948.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.00

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