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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.87, 1,309.32 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.87, 1,309.32 and 555.75 is: 766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.87 : 1,309.32 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.87/1,309.32 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.87x = 1,309.32 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.87x = 727,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,654.59/948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.86

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