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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.87, 1,309.35 and 529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.87, 1,309.35 and 529.17 is: 730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.87 : 1,309.35 = 529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.87/1,309.35 = 529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.87x = 1,309.35 × 529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.87x = 692,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,868.74/948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.20

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