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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.86, 1,423.20 and 583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.86, 1,423.20 and 583.46 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.86 : 1,423.20 = 583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.86/1,423.20 = 583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.86x = 1,423.20 × 583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.86x = 830,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,380.27/948.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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