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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.87, 1,309.37 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.87, 1,309.37 and 556.02 is: 767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.87 : 1,309.37 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.87/1,309.37 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.87x = 1,309.37 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.87x = 728,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,033.13/948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.26

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