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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.89, 1,422.41 and 486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.89, 1,422.41 and 486.88 is: 729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.89 : 1,422.41 = 486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.89/1,422.41 = 486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.89x = 1,422.41 × 486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.89x = 692,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,542.98/948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.85

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